WHY YOU SHOULD QUIT WORRYING

Monday, December 5, 2016.

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Author : Bishop Julius Okarike

Verse Of The Day : Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing?- Matthew 6 : 25

LISTEN : Worry is to think about problems or fears: it is to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen. Unfortunately, worry never solved any problem, instead it has always compounded and worsened situations. (Proverbs 15 : 13 ; 17 : 22). We tend to worry ourselves over things we cannot control. We worry because we sense danger, or feel helpless over the situation. We worry ourselves virtually about everything, because things seem to be out of control. People have countless reasons why they worry themselves. Many worry about financial issues, marriage, the economy, academics, disobedient child/children, health, the future, etc. Because we cannot control these things mentioned above, we worry ourselves over them. But should we worry ourselves? Will worry solve the problem or add to it? If worry cannot help, what then should we do? We should listen to the words of Christ and deliver our souls from the torments of worry. Jesus Christ said to his disciples, ” Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than food and more to the body than clothing?” Obviously, his disciples were struggling with various needs that seemed pressing but with no obvious solution that he enjoined them not to worry themselves about anything.

They were in need of food, clothing, etc. But Jesus asked them not to worry about these things. So what then should they do? Watch helplessly until solutions come? Of course not! Firstly, they are to trust in God, and to do the ones they can and leave the ones they cannot to Him. Secondly, they are to acknowledge that He cannot fail to meet their needs. Thirdly, in every circumstance they should ask for His direction and stop worrying about their needs. Fourthly, They are to be patient and trust Him to fix their challenges. Beloved, having known these, you are equally expected to know that worry is useless and stupid. It is practically unnecessary, unhelpful and unreasonable. (Matthew 6 : 27 – 30). You should shun worry because it is destructive, frustrating and a show of lack of wisdom. Instead of worry about your needs, pray and seek for help and certainly you will find help if you refuse to quit. ( Phi 4 : 6 , 19) Beloved, break your tie with worry henceforth to save your life from destruction.

Having read today’s devotional, what is expected of you?1. Never waste your time and life worrying, rather spend it to look for solutions.2. Do not invest in worry because its return on investment is not to your own advantage.3. Whenever you have need to worry, remember that God knows your problems and will not abandon you.4. Always remind yourself that worry is unhelpful, unreasonable, unnecessary and unbelieving

Daily Task : Determine to stay away from worry, and if it does arise, assure yourself that God is at the top of the situation and will not abandon you.

Daily Reflection : Time spent on worry is a wasted time and effort; and the love of worry is the beginning of tragedy.

Prayer : Blessed Father, the Provider, I ask that you save me from the hand and torments of worry. Help me to trust in your power and not mine in Jesus’ name, amen.

Prophetic Word : Today, I prophesy over your life, the yoke and grip of worry over your life is broken today in Jesus’ name.